Let's talk style trends we're glad we DIDN'T buy (spring 2025 trends & more!)

Summary

Sustain This! Podcast Episode Summary
Episode Title: Let's Talk Style Trends We're Glad We DIDN'T Buy (Spring 2025 Trends & More!)
Release Date: April 8, 2025
Hosts: Alyssa Beltempo, Signe Hansen, and Christina Mychas

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Introduction

In this engaging episode of Sustain This!, hosts Alyssa Beltempo, Christina Mychas, and Signe Hansen delve into the realm of spring 2025 fashion trends. They explore which trends they resisted adding to their wardrobes, the reasons behind these decisions, and discuss alternative styling methods to achieve similar looks without compromising their commitment to sustainable and intentional fashion.

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Managing the Wish List with Trends

The conversation kicks off with the trio reflecting on their previous discussions about wish lists and spring trends. They emphasize the importance of discerning which trends align with their personal styles and sustainable values.

Christina:
"Let's talk about how we manage our wish list with trends and the trends that we are glad we didn't buy."
[00:43]

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Trends They Bypassed

1. Deck Shoes/Yacht Wear

Christina expresses relief over not purchasing deck shoes, citing their overly nautical and preppy vibe, which doesn't resonate with her personal style.

Christina:
"I feel like that's a shoe I'm going to be seeing a lot that I'm happy to not be influenced by."
[03:04]

Alyssa adds that while deck shoes are popular in places like Italy, they don't suit her aesthetic either. They discuss alternatives like colorful socks with loafers to achieve a similar playful vibe without the commitment to deck shoes.

Alyssa:
"You can achieve that same effect with a loafer and a colorful sock."
[05:58]

2. Plaid and Houndstooth Blazers

Christina discusses her decision to declutter a houndstooth plaid blazer, highlighting its overcomplicated pattern and how it doesn't fit her style despite its high quality.

Christina:
"It's too pale and too busy with the houndstooth and plaid patterns combined."
[09:30]

Alyssa concurs, noting that the intricate patterns make the blazer visually overwhelming.

Alyssa:
"There's too much happening in this blazer, making it hard to appreciate."
[10:02]

3. Denim Maxis and White Peasant Skirts

Christina explains her reluctance to embrace denim maxi skirts, associating them with her school days and feeling uncomfortable with the voluminous fabric.

Christina:
"It just takes me back to grade eight, and the fabric feels too much for me."
[12:36]

Similarly, she avoids white peasant skirts despite their popularity, finding skirts generally unappealing.

Christina:
"I can't do skirts. The white peasant skirts just aren't for me."
[15:36]

Alyssa suggests that while these items are trending, alternative pieces like a cotton poplin skirt might offer a similar aesthetic without the need to follow the exact trend.

Alyssa:
"Style it for spring with something short, like a cute skirt or a midi denim skirt."
[15:46]

4. Mesh Flats and Barn Jackets

Alyssa shares her decision to skip mesh flats, preferring regular ballet flats. Christina echoes this sentiment, mentioning her switch to a woven leather tote for durability and style.

Alyssa:
"I didn't buy into mesh flats and opted for more traditional footwear."
[30:12]

Barn jackets are also dismissed by Christina as not fitting her silhouette preferences, despite their popularity in fall fashion.

Christina:
"It's a silhouette I like seeing on others, but it's just not my vibe."
[22:52]

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Trends They Purchased but Regret

1. Metallic Vintage Halter Dress

Alyssa recounts her purchase of a metallic vintage halter dress inspired by Halston. Despite its trendy appearance, she found the fit and silhouette unflattering, leading to regret.

Alyssa:
"I tried it on and the silhouette was off. It was a disappointment."
[20:06]

2. Gunmetal Cowboy Boots

Another regretful purchase was a pair of gunmetal cowboy boots bought secondhand. Although she admired their structure and heel, Alyssa rarely wore them, ultimately passing them on through a community swap.

Alyssa:
"I almost never wore them, so I had to let them go."
[21:35]

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Alternative Styling Ideas

To maintain a fashionable edge without succumbing to fleeting trends, the hosts suggest alternative styling approaches:

• Loafers with Colorful Socks: Alyssa recommends pairing loafers with vibrant socks to introduce interest without adopting deck shoes.

  Alyssa:
  "You can achieve that same effect with a loafer and a colorful sock."
  [06:08]

• Layering for Barn Jackets: Christina considers experimenting with layering a sheer dress over shorts and wide-leg Bermudas to modernize the barn jacket trend.

  Christina:
  "I would try it for a styling video, but I don't see myself wearing it daily."
  [23:58]

• Shearling Bomber Jacket as an Alternative: Though Alyssa notes interest in shearling bombers, she ultimately hesitates, reflecting on maintaining a cohesive style.

  Alyssa:
  "I'm looking at a shearling bomber, but I don't think it's necessary."
  [18:08]

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Personal Insights and Reflections

The hosts emphasize the importance of personal style over blindly following trends. They acknowledge that while some trends may seem appealing initially, true satisfaction comes from wearing what genuinely resonates with them.

Christina:
"Sometimes a trend may grow on you, but for the most part, I stick to what feels right."
[03:57]

Alyssa highlights the value of making thoughtful clothing choices and decluttering items that no longer serve their purpose or align with their style.

Alyssa:
"It's good to reflect on our choices and learn from them to cultivate a more intentional wardrobe."
[36:13]

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Conclusion

In wrapping up, Alyssa, Christina, and Signe encourage listeners to evaluate their own wish lists critically, embracing trends that enhance their personal style while gracefully letting go of those that don't. They invite their audience to engage by sharing their thoughts on current trends and how they navigate their fashion choices.

Alyssa:
"Let us know what is on your wish list or what trends you are excited about or not so much in the comments below."
[36:24]

The episode underscores the podcast's commitment to promoting mindful consumption and building an intentional wardrobe, reaffirming that sustainable fashion is not just about the clothes we wear but the choices we make.

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Notable Quotes

• Christina on Short Spring Seasons:
  "Spring lasts for like five minutes, and then it goes straight into the humidity and heat."
  [01:17]

• Alyssa on Shoulder Seasons:
  "I call them shoulder seasons. Does no one else."
  [02:02]

• Christina on Decluttering:
  "It's time. I never reach for it. I never do."
  [08:18]

• Alyssa on Mesh Flats:
  "I didn't buy into mesh flats and opted for more traditional footwear."
  [30:12]

• Christina on Tank Tops as a Trend:
  "Are you serious? How is a tank top a trend?"
  [26:16]

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Final Thoughts

This episode of Sustain This! offers valuable insights into navigating fashion trends with a sustainable and personal touch. By sharing their experiences and preferences, Alyssa, Christina, and Signe inspire listeners to make conscious fashion choices that reflect their true selves.

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Transcript

[Alyssa]

Welcome to Sustain this, a podcast where we discuss mindful consumption, personal style, and the quest for living a more intentional life. I'm Alyssa, a sustainable stylist.

[Christina]

And I'm Christina, a shopaholic turned minimalist.

[Alyssa]

Ish.

[Sina]

And I'm Sina, a color consultant and slow fashion style coach.

[Alyssa]

Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means to be a conscious consumer and find more joy in what we have right now. So grab your tea, your coffee, or whatever floats your boat and join us in the conversation. Go. Yay. Good morning, hello, good afternoon, wherever you're at. Welcome. Welcome back to another podcast. We recently talked about wish lists, how to make one, what to do now that you have one. And we've also spoken about spring trends with the change of the season. So today we're talking about sort of how we manage our wish list with trends and the trends that we are glad we bought, the trends that we didn't buy, and maybe even a little bit the ones that we've purchased and maybe kind of regret it. So. Yes, let's get into it.

[Christina]

Let's get into it.

[Alyssa]

There's always a couple in the spring. Spring for me, I don't know, it's. It's usually one where I bypass trends. Anyway. I don't get as excited about spring trends. You.

[Christina]

Yeah, I agree. And because the season is so short that it just. At least here in Toronto, it's like spring lasts for like five minutes, and then it goes straight into the humidity and heat. So it's a very, very small window of actually wearing your sort of transitional spring items.

[Alyssa]

Items. Yeah, I.

[Christina]

You know what?

[Alyssa]

I.

[Christina]

The leather jacket weather is, like two days long. It's very small. Yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Because then it gets super hot.

[Christina]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Here, actually, here in Europe and Italy, they've got a nice long spring, which is really cool.

[Christina]

Yes.

[Alyssa]

I think the shoulder seasons are my favorite.

[Christina]

I think the shoulder seasons.

[Alyssa]

Yes, I call them shoulder seasons. Does no one else.

[Christina]

I've heard that before. I've never heard that. Oh, my God.

[Alyssa]

Maybe it's just made it up. Shoulder. Yeah. Right. Because it's like not winter and. Or it's just shoulders. It's like almost. You're almost there, you know?

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

There are a couple. I mean, I mean, you've got. I feel like you've got your finger on the pulse of. Of trends, Christina. Especially the ones that are like the cool, like, online ones.

[Christina]

Yeah, we talked about. Yeah. Like, we Talked about the 2025 trends in a previous episode not too long ago. But I feel like there's some trends that are kind of coming back around that haven't been talked about. Like the one I'm seeing a lot are those deck shoes.

[Alyssa]

Those are big. Everyone's wearing them in Italy.

[Christina]

Yacht wear. Oh really? Yeah, really. Oh my God. That takes me back to like grade seven and eight. I feel like I wore some of those non stop.

[Alyssa]

Really.

[Christina]

But yeah, but it's like looking back, I'm like, this is not nautical, is not my style. I don't know. I. Yeah. So I feel like that's a shoe I'm going to be seeing a lot that I'm happy to not be influenced by. Whereas like last year, and I think this is a nice kind of thing to know. It's like what's for you and what's not and like what's a hundred percent not for you. And I do think some things can eventually grow on you. Like for example, I hated the dad sneaker when it first came out. And then you know, a couple years later I did end up getting it. But like last year the mesh flats were really big and I actually really liked them. I liked them right away. Like there were some that felt like they wouldn't be as nice quality or that they would like fall apart quicker than others. But I did end up getting that trend and it's something that I'm going to continue to wear when we can wear cute shoes again, like when our toes.

[Alyssa]

Hopefully soon.

[Christina]

But I feel like that aligns with my style. Whereas like the deck shoe that kind of like slip on loafer yacht vibe is just not. I don't, I just don't see it. So I. It's nice to just be like, that's nice that it's trending and it's cool that I'm seeing it a lot. But thanks but no thanks.

[Alyssa]

It's like a little too preppy for you.

[Christina]

Yeah. Oh yeah, yeah. Big time. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Because I can't.

[Christina]

You've got.

[Alyssa]

Do you have regular loafers?

[Christina]

I do, but I don't. Yeah, I don't really reach for them that much. I find loafers are tough. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

I'm trying to think of your, your like outfits that stand out in my head and I, I feel like the loafers don't pop up as often, so. And that's a similar silhouette, it's a similar visual weight. So yes, that is a trend that I will be missing. Also I think it could be interesting to talk about like if you like what it does to an outfit, maybe what do you have in your closet in stead or like, that you could use. That could give you the same look. So I think in terms of vibe, what it adds is, as you said, Christina, that kind of nautical prep vibe. And I think you could. Instead of using. Injecting that vibe via a shoe, you could wear a stripe and see how that goes. Or even just throw something around your shoulders and see. Or even, like, a pair of Bermudas would probably replace that because it's kind of like an awkward. I see those shoes as, like, just being. Adding a little bit of awkwardness to an outfit, but, like, could be a cool sense of awkward. So you could try, like, a short with a sweater if you want to hit that sort of nautical note. And then in terms of visual weight, they're heavy. So if you already own loafers.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Try. Try wearing your loafer in place of where you would want that shoe. Or, like, I know some people are wearing that shoe with, like. I've seen them with really cool, colorful socks, and I love that look.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Very fun.

[Christina]

With loafers, you mean?

[Alyssa]

Yeah, well, with the. With the. With the boat.

[Christina]

Oh, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Also. And I think that's really neat. Yeah. But, like, you can have. You can achieve that. That same effect with a loafer with a colorful sock. Right. Which we saw quite successfully. So think about. I would say that shoe. It's about weight and vibe. So, yeah, if you're. If you're into it, try those first. Yeah, that's. That's what I'm gonna do, at least, because it is one that kind of interests me, because I have a bit more of that, like, kind of preppy, but I don't think it's necessary. I think I'd rather buy another loafer than that shoe or another ballet flat than that shoe. That's what I would do.

[Christina]

Did you find your perfect pair of loafers?

[Alyssa]

No. I mean, the ones I have are kind of perfect. The Ma Parsons ones I have say I love those. But, like, it's like, then if I really like them, which I do, maybe I get them in a different color or a different texture or something. You know, that's. That's what I would do.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

What else? I feel like plaid is having a moment, even though it's spring.

[Christina]

Oh, is it?

[Alyssa]

Was I. I think so.

[Christina]

I was. You're seeing it a lot in the street.

[Alyssa]

Yes. And even in vintage stores, there's big plaid sections.

[Christina]

Actually, you know, that's true. That was. That was a trend. That was a trend. The mixing patterns, like mixing stripes with plaid or like, just plaid in general? Yeah, it was. It was a trend for 2020.

[Alyssa]

We talked about that. Yeah.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

And I think it's just kind of interesting because it's spring, so we don't see that often for spring.

[Christina]

Yeah. It makes me think of fall.

[Alyssa]

Yes.

[Christina]

Very autumn. There's, like, a window to wear plaid, at least in my life. Like, I'm thinking of, like, a check blazer or something. Yes, that. Yeah, it's an autumnal vibe for me.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. You don't. So you won't be wearing plaid this spring?

[Christina]

No. And I've never.

[Alyssa]

You own anything plaid?

[Christina]

Yeah, I have the one like Anita. Anita Bing blazer.

[Alyssa]

The blazer. Okay.

[Christina]

Yeah, I think I'm. Yeah, I'm going to. It's going to go now. I can sign it. We're finally decluttering. Wow.

[Alyssa]

Okay.

[Christina]

It's been a while. I got to do my quarterly declutter, so I think it's. I think it's time. I never reach for it. I never do. But I. What's held me back about that blazer for so many years is one. I really like the fit. It's a very kind of, like, it fits well. It's oversized enough, but not swimming, so it's still, like, nice and tailored. What. What other. The other thing that holds me back about that blazer is I feel like if I bought something new, it wouldn't be made as well or it would be like, you know.

[Alyssa]

Yeah.

[Christina]

Just the construction of something. Even five years ago, you. There's such a difference. It's wild. It's wild. And that kind of holds me back on it. And then the other thing that holds me back is as soon as I get rid of it, I'm going to be like, ah, I really want a plaid blazer, but when I have it, I literally never reach for it or when I try to style it, I take it off.

[Alyssa]

So.

[Christina]

So it's just. Just cut the cord, baby.

[Alyssa]

That's right. You won't miss it.

[Christina]

No, I don't think so. I mean, in my mind, there's like, a fear that I will, but that's just a little bit of scarcity. And we can.

[Alyssa]

We can over get over that. What is it that you don't like about it?

[Christina]

I think it's just too pale. I don't know. Let me go get it. Hold on.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. Show and tell. Show and tell. Ooh. Oh, shoot. It's a stronger plaid than I was thinking of.

[Christina]

We styled it, remember?

[Alyssa]

We.

[Christina]

One of our very first collab Videos. We did.

[Alyssa]

Yeah.

[Christina]

And I liked it. I just still. I don't know. It's like, too light or something. I'm not sure.

[Alyssa]

You know, I think this print is too small for you. I think it's too much small print and that. It's too big.

[Christina]

Really?

[Alyssa]

You think I need a bigger print? Well, no, not necessarily a bigger print, but I think because it's. So. Not only is it houndst, it's also a houndstooth plaid. There's, like. There's a lot happening in this blazer, which I think is underestimated, and I think that's why. No, you're not a print person, and this is like a double whammy print.

[Christina]

Yeah. So it's like. I don't know.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, let's see.

[Christina]

So, I mean, that's cool. I could, like. I have something that could participate in the trends. I don't know.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. Yeah. It's not.

[Christina]

It's off, right? Yeah.

[Alyssa]

100.

[Christina]

Something weird about it. It's the prince beautiful blazer. It's beautifully soft. It's. It's very nicely. It's, like, very well made. She doesn't make this blazer anymore either, so. But, yeah, I'm over it. I don't know.

[Alyssa]

It's. It's too.

[Christina]

And I love the blue and yellow in here, but.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. And even the tan is great because you've got. Is that, like, a tan or is it yellow? That must be yellow.

[Christina]

It's like a mustardy yellow.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. Cool. It's. It's. Oh, yeah. No, it's a great blazer. It is a great blazer, but I think it's the. Yeah, for sure. The print is too busy. Interesting choice to do houndstooth and plaid. Like, that's. That's a lot.

[Christina]

Oh, I see what you're saying.

[Alyssa]

Visually. Do you see what I mean? Like, the lines are made of houndstooth, so it's like you. You can't decide what. What's interesting about it. There's too much.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

In my opinion. Okay. This is so much better.

[Christina]

So it's something that I did buy, but it. That was like. I bought that in, like, 2017 or, like, it's. It's. I've had it for a long time, so.

[Alyssa]

Was it a trend when you bought it?

[Christina]

I think so. Yeah, it was, but. But, yeah, it. I'm pretty sure it was, but it, like, I think I still bought it. Like, bought it later. I find whenever. I just don't. I don't buy into trends immediately. Um, I do buy them, but, like, it takes me a bit. Yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Time to get into them. Okay. Yeah. Plaid. I mean, that one's simple. You probably already have it in your closet. Style it for spring with, like, something short, like a cute skirt or even, like, a midi. Like, a midi denim skirt would be cool. And a pair of sneakers or ballet flats. Or if you've got, like, a little plaid skirt, you could do with a blouse or a tee. Just like. I would do, like, a simple tee. That would be really fun.

[Christina]

I have one that I feel like it's been around for a few years now, so we'll see if it trends into this year. But it's one that I'm so glad that I did not buy. And that's a denim skirt.

[Alyssa]

Remember the denim skirt? Yes. But wait, which kind?

[Christina]

The long one. The maxis. Like, they've been hot, hot, hot for the past few years, and that's one that, like, I really like it when I see it on other people.

[Alyssa]

Yeah.

[Christina]

I feel like I've seen some very chic ways of actually styling it, but to me, it just takes me back to, like, grade eight.

[Alyssa]

Did you wear one when you were in grade eight?

[Christina]

I had one. Yeah. I did have one. Yeah. Yeah. So it's interesting how, like, some trends, people love them or people hate them, but it's sometimes a lot of it has to do with just, like, what you associate with that garment, you know?

[Alyssa]

Yeah. Oh, my God. That's so funny. I bought one. I thrifted one.

[Christina]

You did?

[Alyssa]

Yes. I don't have it with me because I'm in Switzerland. Like, I was in Pescara with my parents, and it was totally. It wasn't on my list. But I've been attracted. I will try. I've tried so often to buy a denim skirt, but, like, it's always a pencil skirt, and then I can't move in it. I'm like, why am I wearing. I would. Why? But this one was a little bit big on me, and I actually liked that because I tried it on, and it's like, I wear it at the hip, so it's, like, kind of slouchy, and it reminds me of a good pair of jeans, like, soft and slouchy. And it's a light denim. And I wore it around the other day with sneakers and a sweater, and I really liked it.

[Christina]

Oh, nice.

[Alyssa]

It's a midi length.

[Christina]

Okay. I just feel like you have the. You have the height to carry it. I feel like maybe. I think. I don't know. I feel like the. I get very truncated And I feel like for me, it's just a lot of fabric.

[Alyssa]

Yeah.

[Christina]

And I could almost hear the sound or, like, feel it, like, flopping around as I try to walk, you know, like. Like I'm kicking it. Just.

[Alyssa]

Okay. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I get that. I get that.

[Christina]

So. And it's a bit like. Yeah. I don't know, for me it can go into a little, like, country western a little too quickly sometimes.

[Alyssa]

Yes. Yeah, that too, totally.

[Christina]

But, yeah, I'd love to see how you style that. So I'm looking forward to an upcoming YouTube video.

[Alyssa]

Yes. It's two. It should be up in two weeks. Yeah, I know. I couldn't believe it. It was totally unplanned, but.

[Christina]

Wow. Oh, my God. I'm so. I'm so curious.

[Alyssa]

Me too. But, like, now that the weather' getting good, it's like, like, that's a good spring piece that in Canada you'd probably wear for like, two days.

[Christina]

Maybe.

[Alyssa]

Maybe you'd wear in the summer. But anyway.

[Christina]

Yeah. Speaking of that, I feel like there's another one that I'm glad I didn't buy, and that is the. The white peasant skirts. They were everywhere.

[Alyssa]

Yes.

[Christina]

Last summer. And I feel like they're going to make a resurgence this year. I just. I love to love it. I love to see it on other people, but I have like a skirt, like a cotton poplin skirt like that. It's like a navy kind of a line with a slit. And I've just tried to make. I just. I can't. I can't do. I'm not. I can't do. I don't know. I don't do skirts.

[Alyssa]

No. Yeah. I can't really see. Yeah.

[Christina]

So, yeah, I've tried to make that one work, but.

[Alyssa]

When did you buy the navy? Was that recent?

[Christina]

A couple years ago? No, it's. I've had it for a few years now. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Okay, so it's like a similar silhouette.

[Christina]

Yeah. And I love the idea of like that. A line summer vibe skirt with like a flip flop or a ballet flat or even a mesh flat and then like a tube top or something. I think that's so. Just cute and effortless. Yeah. But no.

[Alyssa]

How long is it?

[Christina]

It's maxi.

[Alyssa]

Oh, it is maxi.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

You know what it is? It's like. I think it's too much structure on the bottom half. Like.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

The denim. Yeah, I think so.

[Christina]

The denim or the.

[Alyssa]

It's like. Sorry, both. Because they're both in. They're kind of similar. Right. Like a denim maxi Is almost like a, you're putting like a giant rectangle on your bottom half. And then this one is like a strong a line. I think.

[Christina]

Yes.

[Alyssa]

You need to have like this kind of angular, like architectural.

[Christina]

I need a pant leg. Is like what I need.

[Alyssa]

Yeah.

[Christina]

Ye.

[Alyssa]

I've never seen you.

[Christina]

Yeah. The, the denim skirt, it was like. If it was a pair of wide leg jeans. Great, give it to me. Or the a line skirt. If it like the poplin skirt. If it was a pair of like summer, summertime cotton.

[Alyssa]

Like a wide leg.

[Christina]

Like a wide leg. 100. But it's weird. As soon as, like as soon as I lose the pant leg, it's over.

[Alyssa]

So weird. Even dresses, right?

[Christina]

Yeah, dresses are tough for me.

[Alyssa]

I still don't wore a dress.

[Christina]

I wore. I had this, like, I have this kind of tube. It's a beautiful brown tube midi dress. So it's more form fitting. I think the neckline is good. That one I've worn but. And I feel better in like a dress like that. I think it's just, I need like the sleek. Yeah. So any of those, like more voluminous trends? I just can't.

[Alyssa]

Don't work.

[Christina]

They don't work.

[Alyssa]

Got it, Got it. I'm trying to think of what else, what have I passed on? I didn't buy the mesh flats.

[Christina]

Again.

[Alyssa]

That's like footwear is. Yeah. I would have just bought another regular ballet flat. What else? I'm trying to think of what else is trending.

[Christina]

It doesn't have to be a trend. It could just be something that was on your wish list. That.

[Alyssa]

Right. That I didn't buy. Gosh. I don't remember. Because I take them off as soon as I'm like, oh, f this. So I see. Isn't that crazy? Like, I don't even think of, I can't even think of them because they weren't even that important.

[Christina]

Obviously.

[Alyssa]

I have, I wrote down Shearling Bomber and I'm looking at that now. I know that could be cool. But I, I, I'm looking at it now and like I'm, I don't think.

[Christina]

Do you have a picture of it?

[Alyssa]

No, I just wrote it down like just, you know, like the typical, like sort of black, I think because I saw a girl wearing one the other day and I was like, oh, she looks so good. So I put it on my list and now already I'm just like, I don't think it's necessary.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

You know, there was a little. I know. Like, I feel like the Tennis. Tennis aesthetic is coming back big time.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

And I love, I love the little knit polos. Like.

[Christina]

Oh, I think they're not so cute.

[Alyssa]

No, it's way too preppy for you. But I love them and, but I haven't. I didn't. And see, I didn't buy into that. And I even tried one on at a vintage store and I didn't buy it and I'm happy I didn't buy it. Like, I think I have enough.

[Christina]

I think you like the mini skirt. So would you do like a tennis skirt?

[Alyssa]

Exactly. Yeah. Like, that appeals to me more. The little like knife pleat or like a cheerleader esque kind of skirt. Yeah, that's how I would incorporate. That's how I would incorporate that trend. Yeah.

[Christina]

But is there anything you ever bought that you thought you would love and it was just like.

[Alyssa]

Oh, my gosh.

[Christina]

No.

[Alyssa]

A big no. Yes. I'm almost sure of it. Yes. I bought this like metallic vintage. It was like a lame, like a silver lame halter, very Halston inspired. It was like €10. And I was enamored by it. And I, and I even like, I tried it on sort of over my outfit at the market and I thought, oh, this is so great for, you know, whenever going out. And it was metallic, which is a classic, but also kind of trending. Like, I think silver is having a moment. And I, I was like, no, no, this is not. I don't know. I tried it on. The length was off, the silhouette was off, which is odd because normally a halter dress, it was like, it just didn't, it really didn't work. And that was a disappointment. But that was the most recent one. Oh, I have one. A pair of gunmetal cowboy boots. I bought those. They were. Yeah. Secondhand. And I thought I would wear them so much more. Right. Like, they have attitude. I love the structure. They're a great heel. You can walk in them forever. And I almost, I almost never wore them.

[Christina]

Did you get rid of them?

[Alyssa]

So, yeah, and actually a woman in my community wanted them because we have a little swap within our community and I think I had brought them in at home in a move and my mom accidentally sent them away and decluttered them.

[Christina]

Oh, no.

[Alyssa]

I was so sad. Yeah. So that was the demise of those boots.

[Christina]

I don't see you in cowboy boots.

[Alyssa]

No way.

[Christina]

No, no, no. Like, I feel like unless you were going to like a, like a part, like a themed party, that's like the.

[Alyssa]

Only time I can see. Probably.

[Christina]

Yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

But. And that they were a big. I remember they were a big trend when I bought them, but I found them secondhand. So I was like, great. Like something trending metallic. That all the things.

[Christina]

The barn jacket. Remember the barn coats? And now I feel like we're moving into everyone wanting like a barber. Like a barber style coat. Yeah, but the barn. The barn style jackets, those were super hot, like fall. I feel like they'll come back around for the transitional weather now, but. And that's something that's easily thriftable. And I think it's super classic and fun, but it's just not a silhouette. Like, it's a silhouette that I liked. I like it every time I see it on people, but it's just not. I just know it's not. Again, not my vibe. No, like, just something that I'm happy to bypass. Like, I forgot about it as soon as it went on my wish list. Just forgotten about immediately. That's why it took me so long to even get to it. I'm like, huh? Oh, yeah, okay.

[Alyssa]

Barn jacket. No, yeah, same. It's just a silhouette that I probably wouldn't go for. This is an. Oh, right. Skirt over pants.

[Christina]

Ah. I mean, that's not some.

[Alyssa]

That's not even something that we have to buy. But, like, is that even something you would do?

[Christina]

No, the only. I saw it styled in a really interesting way with like a sheer dress over shorts over, like really cool wide leg. Like almost Bermuda style shorts. I don't know if that would work on me because I feel like those shorts, I have like thicker cabs and stuff, so I just feel like the proportion might look strange. So I am curious. Like, I would try it, I would style it, but I think that looks really, really interesting. But I think it's maybe like, nice for tall people.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, that's a very tough one to pull off.

[Christina]

It's kind of.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, yeah, that's a. That's very. Especially with the bermuda. I wouldn't choose to do it with.

[Christina]

A bermuda, but it looked really great. But yeah, I feel like that's. It's tough. It's. That's a lot of fabric, a lot of layering. I think it really works when it works. But that's something that. Yeah, definitely. You don't have to buy it, but I think that's one that I'm not going to be. I don't think I would be trying that. I might try it. Like, if I did, it would be like for a styling video. But this is something that. It's more like let's try this in real time and see how it. If we like it or not. As like a experiment. But I just don't see. I don't see myself wearing it all day long as a fit, you know?

[Alyssa]

Got it. I would do a dress over pants. I wouldn't do a skirt. I feel like that kind of. I don't know. I like it when things. I like vertical lines on my body and I feel like a skirt plus a pant. You can't really appreciate one or the other. So I. But I would do a dress. I actually. I would do like a nice shirt dress, sort of left open.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Over a trouser.

[Christina]

But I kind of like the. The trousers that almost have like the illusion of a built.

[Alyssa]

The little panel.

[Christina]

Yeah, I do like that. So I feel like that's something because it's like you're not quite committing.

[Alyssa]

No.

[Christina]

And I feel like you could kind of like wear it down and have it be this kind of interesting, like, dangly piece. But that's something I would wait on if I were to buy into it. I don't. It's not like I'm not, you know, it's not screaming at me. You know, it's kind of like, oh, I like the way this looks, but am I looking for this? I'm not sure. Yeah, it's cool, but also forgettable to me, I guess.

[Alyssa]

Yes. Oh, that's a good word.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Cool, but forgettable, apparently. Tank tops, I saw that, like, last. Last year, but just like your typical, like, scoop. That. That reminds me of high school. Like. Like a racer back, you know, like the racerback tank with the scoop neck and the sort of moderately thick straps. I mean, to me, that's just like a staple. Like, it's a tank staple. You wear it or you don't. It's a basic. I don't know.

[Christina]

That's coming up as a trend. How is a tank top a trend? Are you serious?

[Alyssa]

Yeah. 100.

[Christina]

Where did you see this? On both.

[Alyssa]

I saw this on Vogue, but also I remember seeing it last year when I was looking at trends. Or maybe it was in. I think it was. Yeah, I think it was either in a fall video or something like that. I remember seeing this, like, the U scoop shape tank top.

[Christina]

Oh, my God.

[Alyssa]

Very, very, like, y2k.ish.

[Christina]

I just find that hilarious how, like.

[Alyssa]

It'S a tank top.

[Christina]

Yeah, exactly. That's such, like the. It's such a staple. Such a basic. The basic of basics. Yeah. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

This is how, you know, fashion is like Running out of ideas, right?

[Christina]

Yeah, yeah, exactly.

[Alyssa]

I think like, athleisure is still a thing. Like.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

You know, like the Adidas track pants is still pretty strong. Track jackets is like, jackets is a big one. I probably. I probably wouldn't be participating in that. I'm not like a huge. When I do sporty, it's more like American sport. So like a denim, like a button up shirt or something like that with that kind of thing. It's not like actual athleisure sport. And to be honest, you. Yeah, you've done. You have.

[Christina]

Yeah. Sporty is like one of my words, though. That's like something that I always have. So I love, like the idea of mixing kind of like high and low and whether it be like sneakers or like a track pant or like a cool bomber jacket or something that's like.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, that's cool.

[Christina]

I love it.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, that's very you. That's so. Yeah, that's like really you. I. To be honest, if I've been starting to wear my leggings.

[Christina]

Oh, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Life. Like, I think. I don't know if I think I've. I've been seeing them a lot more like people just wearing leggings without even something long. You know, like we all used to think, oh, we have to wear and like, look, it depends. Like, I'm not going to wear them in a super casual way, but I like that silhouette.

[Christina]

So what do you style it with?

[Alyssa]

So I'll do it with honestly, just a little like a sweater. A sweater. But I will do my long coat over top. So I mean, sorry, not like a long. Just not like a long shirt. But I'll definitely do a long coat.

[Christina]

Yeah. Yeah. We're not going to like the layered tank tops or whatever. I did that all the time in like 2005. Yeah, I love that.

[Alyssa]

That's so good.

[Christina]

A long tank top to try to. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

You like cut. Then you like cut the bottom of one to like do a fold.

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Did you ever do that?

[Christina]

And then the stinky ass ballet flats. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Oh, my gosh. But yeah, no. So the skinny, like a legging or. That's actually one that I'm like happy to participate in.

[Christina]

I think I have one that I bought into a few years ago and that I kind of regret and it's the straw bag.

[Alyssa]

Oh, really? Straw bags are classic.

[Christina]

I know.

[Alyssa]

Not really. You. Not your classic. Wait, what kind of straw bag? I don't remember.

[Christina]

It's like this like, kaas tote that I got and it's like the rattan kind of style. Yeah. I thought I would just wear that all the time, and I'd be like, let's go on these little picnics, and let's get flowers, and it's so cute. And I'm gonna put my baguette in here and. Oh, my God. But, yeah, I got the. I ended up getting a weave bag, but it's made of leather, and I feel like it kind of gave me the texture that I wanted and, like, the durability and that kind of summery vibe. But, yeah, I don't. I'm not a rattan basket bag, girly. I guess. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

I don't see.

[Christina]

But they do come back every summer.

[Alyssa]

They do get one. Yes. I love mine. I wore it way more than what I thought, actually.

[Christina]

Oh, nice.

[Alyssa]

I was shocked. Yeah, I was. I got it because I was like, it's a summer. Mine's like a tote. It's a tote with leather straps. It's from Suzanne. I'm obsessed. And I remember thinking, oh, I'll just. I'll have it with me when I need to just throw stuff in and bring it to the beach. But it was, like, my everyday bag every day. I wore it all the time. And I'm still. I didn't. It's not with me now. And I'm kind of sad because I would start. I would have started to wear it, like, almost in the next few weeks.

[Christina]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. So that's one that interest. One that didn't end up working out. Interesting. I don't know.

[Alyssa]

Are your. Am I looking at the wrong trend lists? Because these are so vague. Here I have tomato, tomato, fruity red for spring. I mean, red was really big, but, like, this seems so random. Oh.

[Christina]

So they're changing up the shade of the shade of red. So. Okay, so here we go.

[Alyssa]

Red.

[Christina]

Yeah. So we had kind of like a cherry red sweater vibe last year. Then we went into burgundy for fall because obviously, groundbreaking. So now we're doing the tomato red. Okay.

[Alyssa]

But tomato. This was a big one for last summer, too. The tomato red.

[Christina]

Was it.

[Alyssa]

I remember, like, tomato girl summer. Yes. That was huge.

[Christina]

Oh, okay. I don't know where I was for that.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, yeah. That's why I'm like, is this still a thing? Yes. Sorry. The bright red was a big one last summer.

[Christina]

I do feel like trends, we say that they do rise and fall quickly, but I still think they. They hang around for a few years. Like, I feel like the mesh flats will be back. And those were actually around for maybe a couple. Maybe like two or three years. Two years probably. And I still feel like they'll be back this summer. I think the white skirt will be back. Like, it kind of hangs around for a little bit.

[Alyssa]

Tomato. Would you participate? You've got some red.

[Christina]

I do. I keep getting that. People say it's the wrong red. I'm like, okay, I don't know, whatever. But it's like, wear more color. No, this is the wrong color. So I'm just gonna wear what I like. So. But it's more. It's like a. It's a cardigan. I find it's a little too pre. It feels too prep when I wear it. And I think, honestly, like, with all the working out I do and stuff, it's. It doesn't look right because I'm. I have, like, developed shoulders and arms now to me. It doesn't feel like I'm filling it out too much. It doesn't feel, like, dainty to me. And this cardigan is, like, very dainty. I feel like it would look good on you. Maybe next time you come Toronto, you can try. But I actually. I kind of wear it as, like a belt wearing. So I've worn it, like, over my shoulders for like a pop. It's like, thin enough that you can almost put it through a belt loop. And I do like that. So that's how I use it. And I kind of. And I like it that way.

[Alyssa]

Cool. I like that.

[Christina]

But close to my face and actually wearing it. No. And what I realized too is I'm not a cardigan person at all. Like, I just don't. I don't. I don't like a. I don't like a cardigan. I'm not really a sweater person either.

[Alyssa]

Yeah. I don't see you wearing knitwear often.

[Christina]

No, like, I'm just. I'm layer. It's always a tank top. So I think actually I'm planning on doing my spring wardrobe switch over and closet declutter, like, every time I do my kind of mini capsules or like, seasonal capsules, I'll bring in stuff that I am planning on, like my more seasonal stuff. And I always also declutter at that time. And I think I'm gonna get rid of some knitwear, like, probably have four key pieces, and I just don't. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. It's like a. Nice to have you always. Yeah, like. Well, you're a knitwear all the time. I can see. Are you wearing a vest?

[Alyssa]

Yes.

[Christina]

Oh, cool.

[Alyssa]

It's Very Swiss. I dressed for my.

[Christina]

Oh, yeah, yeah, There you go.

[Alyssa]

It feels very Swiss.

[Christina]

Yeah. Or is that French? I know, well. Swiss. French. Yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

Interesting. But you had. Did you not. Did you buy red socks and try that out?

[Christina]

I. I do like the red sock. Yeah, yeah. They're fun. I like colorful sock. That's like a thing. I'm down with that. Yeah, Yeah.

[Alyssa]

I like a textured sock. Oh. Another trend I think is definitely those little like lacy, delicate socks.

[Christina]

Oh, like the dolly socks.

[Alyssa]

Yes.

[Christina]

Yeah, no, no, thanks. Yeah, big time. Big time.

[Alyssa]

I.

[Christina]

Please enjoy if you do. But no.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, definitely not. You. Like, we've established that you. The skirts are. No cardigans or. No, clearly we're in the like romantic frillies. Just like not also falls under that category. Yeah, I. I love them. Not the ones with the little ruffles. I don't like those. But I do love the little lace socket. Like I would wear that with a loafer and a cut off denim or something. Like. Like a trout. Like my denim.

[Christina]

Yeah, I like like a textured sock. The way you're describing that. Or like a. Like a legging or something that you used to layer. Like I've done layering where I'd wear like ripped jeans and then do like a cool pair of under. It's the only time I'll wear like stockings or pantyhose or whatever. If they have like an interesting. If I'm using it as a tool. Not because I'm not gonna wear dress. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Alyssa]

No, I like that. I would. I don't have a pair of those little socks, but I definitely. I don't know that I would skip over that one. I would maybe. Maybe participate. Buy one pair.

[Christina]

Ah, cool. Yeah, yeah, do it.

[Alyssa]

I think that's a pretty solid list, Christina.

[Christina]

Yeah, I'm glad I didn't buy some of these things.

[Alyssa]

Yeah, I know. I think. You know what though? Looking back, I feel like it's. I mean, mistakes, quote unquote. I made some solid. Some solid mistakes there. So it's good to reflect.

[Christina]

We learned from them. Yeah. And then some things I'm like super stoked that I bought. So it's very fluid and it is. Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Can't always get it right. Even with a list with a wish list, you know?

[Christina]

Yeah.

[Alyssa]

Sometimes we put things on there and we just don't know. Okay. Well, we hope you enjoyed today's episode. Let us know what is on your wish list or what trends you are excited about or not so much in the comments below. Don't forget we have a exclusive community where we drop a monthly Ask us anything from your specific questions and give today's video a like if you liked it. Don't forget to hit subscribe. You can also find us anywhere that you get your podcasts. We'll see you in the next one.

[Christina]

See you guys.

[Alyssa]

Bye.

[Sina]

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[Christina]

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[Alyssa]

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